TRUMP: 'I will be leaving my great business in total'

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President-elect Donald J. Trump announced over Twitter that he will leave his business "in total" to avoid conflict of interests and "fully focus on running the country."

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"The Presidency is a far more important task!," Trump tweeted.

Currently the Chairman and President of the Trump Organization, Trump said he would discuss the move at a December 15th press conference in New York City with his children.

The Trump Organization includes a portfolio of real estate, hotels, and golf courses, as well as other investments.

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